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Time Management: Getting It All Done in the New Year

February 6, 2019

By Kristen Harris If you’re anything like me, you’re headed into the new year with big plans and goals, maybe a long list of things you want to accomplish both personally and professionally. Goals are good, but how on earth are we going to get it all done? Time management is one area where I’m continuously trying to improve. We’re all given the same number of hours in a day so I want to use my allotment wisely. First, I have to decide what I’m going to spend my time

Asking for a Raise? Timing Matters

January 29, 2019

By Kristen Harris You’ve been working hard, doing great work, contributing to your company, and you want to ask for a raise. But is now the right time? When and how do you bring it up? Is it too soon (or not soon enough)? Asking for a raise is one thing; getting it is another. With a little forethought and preparation, you’ll improve your chance for success. Go barreling into the conversation without a plan or respect for business etiquette, and it can quickly become awkward. The Etiquette of Asking

Pay Matters: Getting What You’re Worth

January 24, 2019

By Kristen Harris Everyone wants to be paid what they’re worth. But what exactly is that? What factors determine your worth? How do companies determine the pay for a role and how can you find that out? People generally don’t like to talk about money so anything related to pay tends to be murky and mysterious. First, it’s important to keep in mind what type of work you’re considering. There is a big difference between pay rates for freelance or project work as opposed to hourly contract roles or full-time

Your Guide in Deciding What to Wear for an Interview

January 22, 2019

By Catherine Lang-Cline Today is the big day, the day of the interview, and you are swaying back and forth in front of your closet wondering what you should wear. There are some definite “do’s” and “don’ts” when it comes to picking out what you will wear, this is a guide to help you make the best choice. Pick something out the day before the interview, the week before the interview, just not the day OF the interview. This will make sure that there are no last minute problems with

Brand You: Take Time for a Personal Brand Audit

September 18, 2018

By Kristen Harris Branding is important in helping a product stand out from the pack. Important enough that clients hire us creatives to help them create, grow, market, and sell brands all day long. We believe that individual personal brands are just as important. For more on that see our article Brand You: Are You Carefully Crafting Your Personal Brand? Personal brands are like company cultures–everyone has one, whether it’s something that was purposefully created or evolved when no one was looking. So, are you a brand that people know

#SheMeansBusiness Presents: Women at Work

September 17, 2018

Recently, Facebook stopped by our office to learn more about our Co-Creators, Kristen and Catherine, for their #shemeansbusiness series. Watch the full video below!

Brand You: Are You Carefully Crafting Your Personal Brand?

September 13, 2018

By Kristen Harris Our world is becoming more and more brand-centric and for good reason. Brands help set one product apart from another, stand out from the pack, and quickly communicate their promise to the customer. We no longer just have vacuum cleaners, shoes, and sparkling water. We have a Dyson, wear Rothy’s, and drink LaCroix. We talk about brands as if they’re a part of our lives and share them online like they’re our friends. In this creative space, many of us create, grow, market, and sell brands all

Our Favorite Places for Offsite Meetings

August 30, 2018

Our days are filled with meetings, but sometimes it’s nice to get out of the office once in a while. Below are a few of our favorite places for offsite meetings. Photo by Fox in the Snow Fox in the Snow [German Village] + [Italian Village] Website Photo by La Chatelaine La Chatelaine [multiple locations] Website Photo by Pistacia Vera Pistacia Vera [MULTIPLE LOCATIONS] Website Photo by Jeni’s Jeni’s [MULTIPLE LOCATIONS] Website Photo by Mission Coffee Mission Coffee [MULTIPLE LOCATIONS] Website

Workplace Culture: It’s a Reflection of Who You Are

July 31, 2018

By Kristen Harris “Culture eats strategy for breakfast” (or lunch). This relatively common quote is often attributed to management guru, Peter Drucker, although it’s not really clear who actually said it. Really, it doesn’t matter who said it first, now people say it all the time. But what does it really mean?What IS culture? And why is it so important? While there are plenty, here is my definition of workplace culture: the set of norms your company and employees live by, otherwise known as “what happens when no one is looking”.

Sharpen Up Your Search

July 25, 2018

By Kristen Harris Shark Week has become such a big deal, it’s practically a national holiday! (Nice work, Discovery Channel.) We’re always picking up new ideas about careers and job search. So, in the spirit of the almost-holiday, here are a few lessons learned from the sharks. Happy hunting! Never Stop Moving. Sharks have to keep swimming to avoid sinking to the bottom. They are basically always moving, even if it’s ever-so-slightly. Whether you’re building a career, starting a business, or searching for your next opportunity, never stop moving. Do

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